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Remanufacturing: Definition
The renovation of parts, also known as "reman", involving standard exchanges, is a fully-fledged branch of the automotive aftermarket industry. All the reman institutions and federations define a remanufactured part as "a part that fulfills a function at least equivalent to the original new part. It is manufactured on the basis of an existing part (core), as part of a standardised industrial process in line with specific technical specifications. A remanufactured part is covered by the same warranty as the new part; it is clearly identified as such and the name of the remanufacturer is indicated on it "*.
*Common definition of several organisations: APRA (Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association in the USA, Europe and Asia), CLEPA (European Association of Automotive Suppliers), FIRM (International Federation of Engine Remanufacturers and Rebuilders, Europe), supported by MERA (Motor and Equipment Remanufacturers Association, USA) and RIC (Remanufacturing Industries Council, USA).
All the standard exchange products we sell have a deposit value. This process enables us to collect the cores. Used parts, including all grease, are reprocessed by accredited organisations.
Deposit value
Respect for the environment
Machining tolerances
Individual analysis
Direct relations with our customers
Professionalism
Quality and Certifications
To ensure a total trust from our clients, Depa is ISO 9001 (2015 version) and IATF 16949 certified. This certification takes into account all manufacturing and distribution processes.
For more information, do not hesitate to contact our quality manager:
To meet this definition, DEPA has implemented a rigorous remanufacturing process over the years. Every part that enters the factory undergoes an initial stage that is essential to its future commercialisation: identification and qualification. It is then completely dismantled and washed, before being analysed to identify areas of wear and tear that need to be repaired. From there on, the technicians can renovate the part by renewing and replacing damaged components to give it a new lease of life.
Before it is packed and stored while waiting for shipment, there is one last crucial stage to go through: inspection. The part is then inspected to ensure that it offers the same qualities in terms of reliability and durability as an equivalent part from an OE factory.
Remanufacturing acts for the planet
Renovation enables a vehicle to be repaired using quality products with a reduced impact on resource consumption.
Plus, it implies the possibility of always having parts available for all vehicles, whatever their age, mark or model.
This is a response to the demand for repairability of the entire circulating fleet.
It then extends the vehicle's useful life; obsolescence and the premature replacement of a vehicle that is still very useful is avoided.
Our Specifications
Our business specialises in the reconstruction of automotive parts. We renew and rectify all wear parts on the products we sell.
Our specifications are drawn up taking into account all the machining and assembly tolerances defined by the manufacturer.
Renewal
Rectification
Manufacturer tolerances
Machining
Assembly
First essential step: Identification
Each part that enters the production site is identified, referenced and stored as a core so as to be integrated into the production schedule.
Second step: Manufacturing
There are several manufacturing phases:
- Washing
- Disassembling
- Qualification of components (compliant – to be rectified – discarded)
Components are processed using appropriate skills and tools:
- For the mechanical parts and bearings: Machining with a fleet of high-precision numerically controlled machines, machining lathes and hand tools.
- For the hydraulic parts: replacement of all seals and segments to ensure that the products are watertight and work properly. These are new OE quality seals.
- For electrical and electronic components: replacement of sockets and connectors, electronic components or complete boards, resetting, programming and settings of boards in a specially dedicated electronic welding workshop.
Assembling: Once all the components have been renovated, we move on to the final assembly, as a factory manufacturing new products, but with reconditioned components.
Then comes the final inspection and testing phase:
Dimensional and functional testing on test benches which reproduce the vehicle’s environment. This allows the product to be tested as close as possible to normal conditions of use.
Final stage: Finishing, packing, and storage pending shipment.
Our warehouses
Our partners
Our History
Founded in the North of France in 1998 following a company buy-out, DEPA is an independent manufacturer specialising in the renovation of automotive parts.
With more than 30 years of expertise, the company has acquired real legitimacy as a major player in the circular economy in the independent aftermarket.
Initially, the company renovated engines and transmissions.
The market has evolved and demand has shifted towards cardan shafts and steering products.
Here are some key dates:
1998
Takeover of the industrial site and transfer of activities to Beaucamps-le-Vieux
2002
First ISO 9001 certification
2004
Start-up of steering products: mechanical and hydraulic racks, hydraulic pumps
2009
Expansion of the production site and creation of a logistics hub
2010
Creation of the electronic catalogue, TECDOC, etc.
2011
Renovation of driveshafts for 4x4 and light commercial vehicles
2012
Opening of a second production site in Roumania
2013
Renovation of electric columns, steering racks and steering pumps
2015